Living in JB

[whoami]

A new Giant, Tesco are being built there at the round about. 10 minutes from there is the new Legoland and they are also building an international school. Its also one of the closest points to reach the major hospitals as well as being one of the most accessible via the 2nd link.

I was considering there as well and went there to visit after suggestions, there are a couple of semi-Ds there still about 500k plus.

Its a good investment though as there are so many shops, even KTVs etc. Best of all, its very near to the gargantuan Sutera mall as well as Carrefour. Furniture around that area is very cheap and there is a new "Ah Koong fish ball" around the area. Furniture as well as aircon stuff are also very worth to look at. Caution, you will feel the urge to buy the best furniture once you look at the pricing and quality.

Bro, the new tesco, giant going to be built somewhere nearby Bt Indah, right?

U are considering which area that have semi D at 500K above?

Understand Taman sutera area future projects would be apt/condo. No more landed. :(

 

[wuqi256]

Bro, the new tesco, giant going to be built somewhere nearby Bt Indah, right?

U are considering which area that have semi D at 500K above?

Understand Taman sutera area future projects would be apt/condo. No more landed. :(

Its going to be built 2-3 minutes away by car from where i reside(HH) and only about 5 minutes from Tanah Sutera. Tanah Sutera and Taman Sutera Utama are close to each other too.

Not sure how updated they are but from their page at Taman Sutera, there is still 1 unit available for terrace at 318k RM.
http://www.tanahsutera.com/property-page.aspx?mid=3&smid=66&itmid=2

This is the semi-D that i am talking about
http://www.tanahsutera.com/property-page.aspx?mid=3&smid=66&itmid=1

 

[lewlian88]

don't mean to discourage people but always good to know how those robbery operates

a few robbery cases on youtube for your viewing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJvfGiXXN9w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP3aCa0yymA

 

[wuqi256]

don't mean to discourage people but always good to know how those robbery operates

a few robbery cases on youtube for your viewing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJvfGiXXN9w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP3aCa0yymA

To be fair, even SG has its share of motorcyle snatch thieves and we have also armed robbers in lifts, etc. You just need to google.

http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20071113-36206.html

http://singaporenews.wordpress.com/2008/04/11/man-arrested-in-50000-robbery/

http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20090830/tap-742-lift-robber-caught-20-minutes-231650b.html

http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20071010-29265.html

Statistics of 2007 - The latest case brings to 36 the number of snatched thefts reported between Aug 6 and Sept 30.

In case you say this is all old news, read this:
http://www.spf.gov.sg/mic/2009/090612_snatchthieve.htm

Source:
http://www.spf.gov.sg/stats/statsmidyr2009_analysis.htm
http://www.spf.gov.sg/stats/statsmidyr2009_keycrime.htm
Jan-Jun 2008
Jan-Jun 2009 +/- %

OVERALL CRIME 16,714 16,504 -210 -1.3%
Crimes against Persons 2,191 2,098 -93 -4.2%
Violent Property Crimes 497 379 -118 -23.7%
Housebreaking and Related Crimes 464 545 81 17.5%
Theft and Related Crimes 10,034 10,280 246 2.5%
Commercial Crimes 1,787 1,684 -103 -5.8%
Miscellaneous Crimes 1,741 1,518 -223 -12.8%

Goodness gracious me, do we now avoid Singapore then??

 

[lewlian88]

hahahaha chill!
I didn't even make any comparison
all i just said it good to know how robbery are conducted so that we can be more street smart. it's the same thing with Singapore or any parts of the world.
i rest my case

 

[toyohon]

Even better news for Singaporeans -

JOHOR BARU: An automated clearance system, initially introduced for investors coming into Iskandar Malaysia, is now open to all residents from the Island Republic.

Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Mahmood Adam said that Singaporeans frequently travelling between both countries could apply for the Malaysian Automated Checkpoint System (MACS), which was introduced five months ago.

Besides Singaporeans, foreign nationals living there can also apply for this sticker which costs RM30 (S$12) annually.

"We have already prepared about 100,000 stickers for those who are interested in using the MACS," he said, adding that the authorities were confident that this move would ease the congestion at both the land entry points into the country.

The present entry points are the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine in Bukit Chagar and the Second Link.

"We have received numerous complaints on the long queues that people have to go through on a daily basis especially those who frequent the causeway daily," he said.

He added that the system was set up in April but many still were not aware of it.

He was speaking during a press conference after handing out Hari Raya cookies to staff working at CIQ on Sept 20.

"If more Singaporeans apply for the system, it will definitely help smoothen the clearance process at the check points," he said adding that the RM30 was a yearly fee for the sticker.

He also explained that special lanes had been set up for MACS users and with the system, it would take them less than three seconds to get through the immigration checks.

"The system is simple, once applied, a sticker will be attached to the passport of the user which will contain all the information needed to clear the check point.

"The user just has to touch the passport onto a scanner before placing his thumb onto a reader to pass through," he said.

Mahmood added that fliers and other information relating to the system would also be distributed to the public to ensure that more people were aware of the facility.

Those interested in applying for the sticker can do so at the immigration office at the CIQ in Bukit Chagar.

-The Star/Asia News Network

 

[wuqi256]

Thanks a lot, this is a real boon to frequent travellers.

 

[wuqi256]

Bros, don't go to apply for the MACS. I went there today with family, thinking of doing the application. Wasted trip.

Turns out you have to apply first online and get it approved, etc. You also need a long term visa, a sponsor or the MM2H thing to get this.

Else, you will have a wasted trip so don't go down for this until you got the details right.

Not sure if there was a sale at the Carrefour at the Sutera Mall today(next door to Tanah Sutera, our dear govt project).

So many SG cars parked there i thought i was in SG.

 

[lewlian88]

>> Those interested in applying for the sticker can do so at the immigration office at the >> CIQ in Bukit Chagar.
http://www.nst.com.my/articles/23mac/Article/index_html
oh, you tried CIQ? from what I read, it's for all Singaporean right? hmmm ....
it was originally intended only for MM2H or people with company sponsor and have expanded to include all singaporean just recently

 

[toyohon]

Bros, don't go to apply for the MACS. I went there today with family, thinking of doing the application. Wasted trip.

Turns out you have to apply first online and get it approved, etc. You also need a long term visa, a sponsor or the MM2H thing to get this.

Else, you will have a wasted trip so don't go down for this until you got the details right.

Not sure if there was a sale at the Carrefour at the Sutera Mall today(next door to Tanah Sutera, our dear govt project).

So many SG cars parked there i thought i was in SG.

Tks for finding that out the hard way. As usual things are not that straight forward across the causeway - what you see/read is not always what you get. The online application form is found at http://www.imi.gov.my

 

[koKSia]

IMHO, i ish prefer places like pontian, batu pahat or kluang, they have lotsa big malls and amenities like JB but not so much crime. houses cheaper. if u like the drive like me.

rental anywhere in johor, forget it, most prob a FT who will just ruin your house. Same here, same there.

 

[wuqi256]

>> Those interested in applying for the sticker can do so at the immigration office at the >> CIQ in Bukit Chagar.
http://www.nst.com.my/articles/23mac/Article/index_html
oh, you tried CIQ? from what I read, it's for all Singaporean right? hmmm ....
it was originally intended only for MM2H or people with company sponsor and have expanded to include all singaporean just recently

Nope, it was still the same when i went there yesterday.

The scope of MACS facility is expanded to Singapore Citizens who has
been issued with the relevant long term immigration pass and
frequently travel within Malaysia and Singapore for the purpose of
working, studying and staying in Malaysia.

 

[whoami]

IMHO, i ish prefer places like pontian, batu pahat or kluang, they have lotsa big malls and amenities like JB but not so much crime. houses cheaper. if u like the drive like me.

rental anywhere in johor, forget it, most prob a FT who will just ruin your house. Same here, same there.

As long the houses are not near Sillypore, KL, it would be cheap and crimes lesser. Just look at Malacca, not many crimes there. Correct me if I am wrong. Or is it unreported..

 

[lewlian88]

Nope, it was still the same when i went there yesterday.

The scope of MACS facility is expanded to Singapore Citizens who has
been issued with the relevant long term immigration pass and
frequently travel within Malaysia and Singapore for the purpose of
working, studying and staying in Malaysia.

i see, guess the media missed reporting this very important condition

 

[lewlian88]

As long the houses are not near Sillypore, KL, it would be cheap and crimes lesser. Just look at Malacca, not many crimes there. Correct me if I am wrong. Or is it unreported..

everywhere also got lah even singapore
so good to read those crimewatch page, there is one for malaysia, just google

 

[Lion_Barbell]

Does anyone have info on Kempas Utama?
A business associate of my aunty offered to let us purchase a double storey terrace in this project at a discounted price. (15% off at RM$ 324,591.00 for 2821 sq.ft built up area).
Can deal onot?

 

[whoami]

Does anyone have info on Kempas Utama?
A business associate of my aunty offered to let us purchase a double storey terrace in this project at a discounted price. (15% off at RM$ 324,591.00 for 2821 sq.ft built up area).
Can deal onot?

Current launches they have 3 designs. The most expensive one -

Cyberia
Luxury Double Storey Homes
Lot Size: 24'x70'
Built-up: 2,723 sq.ft.
Promotion Price: From RM375,000
FREEHOLD

But ur BU diff from above leh. Anyway heres the link for u.

http://www.ioijohor.com/kempasutama/

 

[Lion_Barbell]

Current launches they have 3 designs. The most expensive one -

Cyberia
Luxury Double Storey Homes
Lot Size: 24'x70'
Built-up: 2,723 sq.ft.
Promotion Price: From RM375,000
FREEHOLD

But ur BU diff from above leh. Anyway heres the link for u.

http://www.ioijohor.com/kempasutama/

Thanks for the link.

I am interested to know more about the location.
Is it an ulu place? How far away or will it be convenient to commute to Singapore? What's the crime situation there like?

We have queried on the BU area discrepancy and were informed the corner units are slightly larger.

As we do not intend to reside there but use it as a weekend home, what are the possible problems that may arise?

 

[wuqi256]

Lion_Barbell, i am not sure about this location but from the map, it seems to be pretty nice, it seems to be near Molek which is a higher class area and close by to amenities. For a place which is more than 2500 sqft, the price is pretty good at the 15%.

I would take it if i have spare cash and this seems pretty accessible. Best thing though is to plan 2-3 visits there. View in the day especially afternoon as well as in the evening. If you like, you can plan to stay overnight at a nearby hotel to kind of get a similar feel and view of staying in that neighbourhood. It will force you to think of amenities, etc.

Good luck for your purchase.

 

[wuqi256]

Thanks for the link.

I am interested to know more about the location.
Is it an ulu place? How far away or will it be convenient to commute to Singapore? What's the crime situation there like?

We have queried on the BU area discrepancy and were informed the corner units are slightly larger.

As we do not intend to reside there but use it as a weekend home, what are the possible problems that may arise?

It looks to be ok but you might need to go via 2nd link on weekends or earlier when using the first link. If you are using it as a weekend home, further inwards is actually ok since you are not going to be using it daily.

BU size is like that, they have slightly smaller or larger units depending on the corner size. Its the same for most development and from what i saw, some corner terraces have a combined garden land size that could rival or bigger than that of a cluster. For your land size over 2800 sqft, i would think its a good buy. Best thing would be to check out the place for yourself and see if you and your family likes it.

If you are not staying there on weekdays, do invest in a good set of grills and locks for the windows and doors. Also remember that furniture is cheap in JB.